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Seeking to uplift rural healthcare, I find articles like this depressing. Rural communities should have equitable access to healthcare comparable to their urban counterparts. Yet, challenges such as minimum wage constraints, cost growth limitations, and seismic rebuild mandates burden our rural hospitals. Despite these obstacles, I am inspired by leaders who are reshaping the narrative and catalyzing positive change in rural healthcare. Judson Howe and Adventist Health Incubate initiative exemplify a community-centered approach to primary care. Benjamin Anderson, MBA, MHCDS, is a fervent advocate for rural healthcare, spearheading innovative solutions to sustain #maternity care access in underserved areas. Matt Rees and SoHum Health are revitalizing the Garberville community, transforming it into a #healthcare hub, one storefront at a time. I encourage you to spotlight and share leaders who are driving transformation in rural healthcare. Their dedication deserves recognition, and more importantly, their communities deserve to flourish. Let's amplify their impact together. #RuralHealthcare #CommunityTransformation #HealthcareInnovation Health Care Management Education at Dartmouth https://lnkd.in/gEYHhFjB

Intermountain Health is proud of its work with Microsoft, Gates Ventures, Epic, and West Health on rural healthcare. Our organizations are part of a coalition focused on shifting the current course of rural healthcare to help 60 million Americans access the care they need closer to home. We see it as an opportunity to strengthen our commitment to the patients, members, and communities that we serve. Chief Strategy Officer Dan Liljenquist joined coalition leaders to write this article about the urgent state of rural healthcare and what can be done to change it. #RuralHealthcare #InnovationInHealthcare

While rural America is facing a dire healthcare crisis due to shrinking care access, staffing shortages, and financially unstable hospitals, there is still hope to reverse that course. Intermountain Health is proud to be a part of that effort through its partnership with Microsoft, Gates Ventures, Epic, and West Health.    Our organizations have formed a coalition that's developing solutions to change the healthcare landscape in rural America. Healthcare is often a cornerstone in rural communities, and we've proposed some innovations in this article. Special thanks to Modern Healthcare for publishing this op-ed and highlighting the unique challenges facing rural America. #revivingrualhealthcare #innovationinhealthcare #ruralamerica

***Innovative Solutions for Rural Healthcare: Preserving Pennsylvania's Rural Hospitals*** Rural healthcare in Pennsylvania faces significant challenges, as evidenced by the financial struggles highlighted in recent reports. Hospitals like Bucktail Medical Center in Clinton County are resorting to creative solutions, such as crowdfunding, to stay afloat. This underscores the urgent need for innovative models to preserve rural hospitals and ensure community health. Key Takeaways: U.S. hospitals face diminishing cash reserves and increasing reimbursement challenges. The median health system saw cash reserves drop 28% from January 2022 to June 2023. Rising expenses and increasing denials from healthcare payers compound financial pressures. Half of the hospitals reported having more than $100 million in unpaid claims older than six months. Volatility in accounts receivable reflects unpredictable payments, jeopardizing hospital cash flow. At Dynamis Advisors, we're committed to addressing these challenges through our Healthy Village® model. This approach transforms underutilized spaces into integrated healthcare hubs, combining medical services with community resources like education, housing, and social services. By doing so, we not only support the financial viability of rural hospitals but also foster sustainable community development. The future of rural healthcare relies on innovative solutions that integrate health into town planning. By leveraging local assets and strategic partnerships, we can create resilient healthcare systems that serve the unique needs of rural communities. Let's work together to preserve the health and well-being of Pennsylvania's rural residents. #RuralHealth #HealthcareInnovation #HealthyVillages #CommunityHealth #DynamisAdvisors #HospitalPreservation #SustainableDevelopment #PublicHealth https://lnkd.in/dZi_DrAe.

West Health is proud to join forces with Intermountain Health, Microsoft, Gates Ventures, and Epic in a coalition dedicated to revitalizing rural healthcare across America. Through our collaboration, we aim to ensure that rural communities receive the high-quality healthcare they deserve. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gKbX4KUy

Really proud of our new report 'The state of integrated care systems 2023/24' https://lnkd.in/eNqm89Kk Skeena Williamson Lottie Alayo The report explores data from survey and interviews findings about the successes and challenges facing leaders from integrated care systems (ICSs) across England who are tasked with 'tackling today while building for tomorrow'. ICS leaders are stepping up to the operational and financial challenges they face, but a relentless focus on finances will crowd out the longer-term transformation that's needed to overcome these immediate challenges, to improve population health and stabilise the health and care system. They believe the new government's reform agenda offers some solutions. We make several recommendations to national government and national bodies for consideration as part of the development of the ten year health plan: 1️⃣  Move to multi-year funding settlements 2️⃣ Change the payment scheme to support a focus on integration and prevention 3️⃣ Evolve and embed the new operating framework 4️⃣ Ensure oversight incentivises a balance between today and tomorrow 5️⃣ Give ICBs levers to devolve decisions to place and neighbourhoods Many thanks to all who contributed.

The significance of rural hospitals in the United States is immense, impacting over 60 million Americans residing in rural areas. Access to healthcare is a critical issue, with more than 20 million people living over 50 miles away from an emergency room and nearly 5 million situated over 100 miles from a hospital. Shockingly, around 15% of rural hospitals have closed since 2010, intensifying challenges faced by these communities. Despite limited resources and geographic isolation, rural hospitals play a crucial role in providing compassionate care. They offer essential services, including emergency care, preventive measures, and management of chronic conditions. Moreover, these hospitals are vital economic drivers, generating jobs and boosting local economies while fostering community connections. To support rural hospitals, it is crucial to advocate for increased financial backing and incentives like grants and loan forgiveness programs. Expanding telehealth services can enhance access to care, and collaborative care models between rural hospitals and larger healthcare systems can improve resource sharing. Investing in workforce development through training programs and scholarships can attract and retain healthcare professionals in rural areas. Engaging local communities in healthcare discussions promotes ownership and support for rural hospitals. Advocating for policies that safeguard rural healthcare funding and exploring innovative care delivery models are essential to maintain critical services. By raising awareness about the importance of rural hospitals, we can mobilize community support and investment, ensuring their sustainability and effective service to our communities. #RuralHospital #HealthcareHeroes #CommunityCare #RuralHealth #SupportLocalHealthCare

Community Health First welcomes the Victorian Government’s investment in our healthcare system and acknowledges that community health program funding has not been cut. Despite this, over $8 billion of investment will be used to increase funding to our hospitals rather than addressing the underlying causes of our unsustainable healthcare system. The more we invest in prevention, the healthier our communities become and the less we will need to rely on costly ambulance, emergency, and hospital services. The state budget fails to invest in measures that will make our system more stable, including proven community health programs that will reduce strain on our emergency departments and avoid costly hospital services. At a time when many families are struggling with the cost-of-living, increased investment is needed in Victoria’s community health sector to ensure every person can access the healthcare they need, close to home. Community health is there to provide care to those who need it most, yet our programs have seen no increase in funding despite record population growth. Following the budget this week, Community Health First will renew our calls on Government to invest in ensuring all Victorians have access to the healthcare they need, when and where they need it. It is not too late to put #CommunityHealthFirst! To read our media release, please visit https://lnkd.in/gtrbqtWp.

Rural communities in Saskatchewan are facing significant challenges in accessing quality healthcare services, particularly due to severe shortages of doctors and healthcare professionals. A recent report has shed light on the critical issues impacting small towns and villages, highlighting the urgent need for action to address these healthcare disparities. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gPmJgqvS #directapthcanada #immigrationservices #canada #globalrecruitment

With the NHS reform focusing on digitalisation, enhancing community services, and promoting prevention, the health service is primed for transformation. How can cross-sector pollination bring fresh skills and perspectives to support this change? In the inaugural launch of the Healthcare Management Journal Tile Hill's Associate Director of Health Helen Marshall shares her thoughts on these pivotal developments. Read the full article on our website here https://loom.ly/yEMZjkk #LoveTheImpactYouMake #TileHill #NHSReform #NHS #Healthcaremanagement